Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has criticised Andreas Pereira for opting to leave Old Trafford for Valencia on loan.

The Special One said: “It was a personal decision that I don’t agree with, a decision I don’t think honestly is the best decision for him, a decision that disappoints me.

“He has the potential to be fighting for a position, opportunities and to be a Manchester United player.

“His decision can be considered as a young player who wants to play every weekend but also a young player that is not ready to fight for something different and it’s different to play in Manchester United’s midfield.

“You have to be ready to fight for the position and I am disappointed he left. But it was his decision.”

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